Pete Hegseth Strengthens U.S.-South Korea Defense Ties Amid Nuclear Tensions
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Seoul on November 4, where he held talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back. Despite speculation, there's no evidence that Hegseth played a role in South Korea's nuclear submarine project during his stay. The visit focused on security discussions and strengthening defense against North Korea.
The two defense ministers met for the 57th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM), concentrating on shared defense strategies and boosting South Korea's military spending. However, no joint statement was released following their meeting.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, arrived at Busan Naval Operations Base on November 5. This deployment comes amidst ongoing negotiations between South Korea and the U.S., with the nuclear submarine clause remaining a contentious issue.
Pete Hegseth's visit to Seoul focused on security cooperation and did not involve South Korea's nuclear submarine project. The USS George Washington's arrival in Busan coincides with ongoing talks between the two nations, where the nuclear submarine clause continues to be a point of discussion.
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